Chemistry Teacher

La Cote International School (LCIS) is a school that aims to make a difference every day. We are passionate about education and seeing young people grow and develop, and we want the same for our colleagues. If you join us, you will become part of a team that is a genuine family, committed to each other and to the students we serve.

LCIS is a co-educational, English language based, day school that welcomes nearly 450 students between 3 and 18 years old. Nestled in Switzerland amongst vineyards and fruit orchards, between Lac Léman and the Jura mountains, we are also within very easy commuting distance from Geneva and Lausanne. It is a truly great environment to live and work.

**Teacher of Chemistry**

**100% -** starting in **August 2023**

**Responsibilities**:

- Deliver the teaching and learning of chemistry throughout the secondary school effectively
- Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of lower secondary/IGCSE/DP Science programmes
- Liaise with the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
- Promote the health and safety of assigned classes
- Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
- Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, fieldtrips and extracurricular activities
- Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body
- Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between Science and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.

**Qualifications and skills**:

- Masters in Chemistry/ Science with a Qualified teacher status
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years’ experience, ideally in an international environment
- Experience of teaching Chemistry at an IB Diploma and IGCSE level is an asset
- Excellent communication skills and team player
- Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
- Be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
- Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
- Clear criminal records